innit

See also: init

English

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈɪnɪt/
• Rhymes: -ɪnɪt

Contraction

innit

1. (US slang) Contraction of isn't it.

   Innit your birthday today?

2. (Britain, as a tag question) Contraction of isn't it.

   That’s what I said, innit?

3. (Britain) Used as a replacement for any negative tag question, irrespective of person, number, and verb.

   You like listening to pop music, innit?

Usage notes

• When used as a generic tag question in British English, sometimes associated with Multicultural London English.

Synonyms

• (isn't it): isn't it, ain't it (slang)
• (tag question): see Appendix:English tag questions